About Dave
Advisor, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist
The Way of the
Wall Street Warrior
Conquer the Corporate Game
Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts
A humorous and irreverent guide to conquering the corporate game from a Wall Street veteran who went from the proverbial janitor suite to Managing Director at one of the top investment banks in the world. Using tips, tricks, and smartcuts from Dave, learn how to build your career for success.
The book sold almost 10,000 copies in the first two weeks of launch and reached the Top 10 Amazon Best Seller list in the business finance category. It ranked as Amazon’s Top #1 Hot New Release in two categories: business finance and economics. It was awarded one of the Best Books of 2021 by Bloomberg and the Porchlight Book Company Business Best Seller in November 2021.
Publication Date: November 9, 2021
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Dave learned how to win in investment banking the hard way. Now he is able to share tools that make it easier for budding bankers and other professionals to succeed. He does it in a very imaginative, colorful, and humorous way.”
An must-read for anyone starting their career in Corporate America. Written with wit and humor, Dave’s book shares valuable insights and lessons that would take a lifetime to learn otherwise. I highly recommend anyone interested in advancing their career read this book.”
Authentic, Unfiltered, Funny! Dave has lived for decades and been wildly successful in the world of Wall Street. This is the unvarnished inside scoop about how to make your way in an unfamiliar world. What I wish I knew 20 years ago!”
Dave has worked with hundreds of companies as Board Member, Founder, Investor, and Advisor.
Career Highlights
Advisor
30-Year Veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley; completed over 100 transactions representing over $15 billion of value
Entrepreneur
Founded four companies in asset management, media, strategic consulting, and technology
Investor
Achieved multiple unicorns with over a billion dollars in value; manage investments in artificial intelligence, commerce, content, entertainment, online advertising, and software
Education Highlights
MBA
Harvard Business School, General Management
B.S. Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Systems Science and Engineering with
concentrations in Manufacturing and Robotics
B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School
Economics with concentration in Finance
Notable Academic Achievements
- Graduate of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology
- Completed five-year program in four years
- Graduated with great honors
- Member of National Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Bi
Certifications
Online Satire
The Second City
Screenwriting
Sundance Institute
Creative Writing
University of Pennsylvania
Video Producer and Editor
Bay Area Video Coalition
TESTIMONIALS
“Dave is the smartest Internet investment banker I know. I have worked with him for many years…”
Harry Nelis
Partner, Accel
Former Goldman Sachs, Perry Capital
“Far and away, Dave has had a greater impact on my career than anybody I have ever worked with.”
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